Job Description

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7000 employees in more than 140 offices across 50 countries.

Mission of the Role

Participate actively for ensuring CQR compliance in terms of Quality and Integrity of the certification process.

Achieve and maintain accreditation and Scheme approval for all certification Services/Product Schemes

To support Certification business through development of strong back office and competent/knowledgeable Audit team for independent and impartial execution of audit activities

Key Responsibilities

Administrate procedures related to Certification Services/Product schemes

Achieve and maintain accreditation and Scheme approval for all certification Services/Product Scheme

Maintain and Control documentation of Certification Services in line with accreditation requirements

Selection, approval, training and briefing of Audit teams (incl. empanelled auditors)

Responsible for granting, extending, maintaining, suspending and withdrawal of certificates

Ensure Turn Around time (TAT) for execution of entire Certification process post audit activity

Report on performance of the Quality system to the COTECNA Management for review and as a basis for improvement of the Quality system

Plan Level 1 (witness audit of auditor) and Level 2 (internal audit of Certification Services) audits as part of continual improvements

Plan external witness audits as per Scheme/Accreditation requirements

Assess training need of all employees of Certification activities and plan the training accordingly

Oversee the product development and monitoring of Certification KPIs

Involvement in Audit process for specific Food/Non Food Schemes and submission of audit reports as per defined TAT

Representing COTECNA for liaison with all Accreditation and nodal bodies viz. NABCB, ANAB, QCI, FSSAI, APEDA etc

Regular updates on Scheme requirements/regulations (local and global) and sharing with technical teams

Qualifications, Experience and Technical Skills

Graduation/Post graduation in Engineering degree

Minimum 10 years proven track record in TIC Business

Lead Auditor for Multiple Management System Certification

Thorough knowledge on principle of Management system Certification for Audit & Contract/Technical review

Knowledge and experience in implementation and management of certification services/scheme requirements and liaison with accreditation bodies, Scheme owners and nodal bodies where appropriate



GENERAL INFORMATION



Geographical Scope



Country



Function



Compliance / Audit / Quality



Seniority



Manager



Country



India



City



Kolkata



Contract



Full-time unlimited



Subject To Travel



Up to 50%



Open Until



2025/10/31



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